The corn isn't quite as high as an elephant's eye but it won't get taller without rain. In lieu of those potential storm clouds, the irrigation motor is roaring away.
Fortenberry Farms
Lubbock County, Texas
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
getting ready for spring planting
This blue sky is not from today! Today is a "red flag warning" day with brown skies, southwesterly winds 20 to 35 mph, 8-12 percent humidity and 82 degrees. Yet optimistic farmers are preparing for planting season even with the low market price of cotton for this year's crop.